The High Road

In "Elf Realm: The High Road," siblings Matt and Becky are thrust into a high-stakes fantasy adventure. They form an uneasy alliance with elves and a troll named Tomtar to embark on a quest to restore the magical Cord at the northern pole, vital for the well-being of human and elf worlds. Simultaneously, Becky works to free their parents, who are held captive in the elfin kingdom. The children soon uncover a horrifying plot by Brahja-Chi and Jardaine to kidnap human children for a mass sacrifice. This book is suitable for children aged 8-11 for independent reading, or as a read-aloud for younger children (6+) with parental guidance due to the prominent themes of peril, captivity, and the dark concept of mass sacrifice. It explores themes of bravery, teamwork, and the fight against evil.

divdiv In The High Road, Matt and his sister Becky must work with the elves and Tomtar the troll to save the Cord and the human and elf worlds. After forming an uneasy alliance, Matt, the elf Tuava-Li, and Tomtar start on a quest to restore the tree whose roots make up the Cord at the northern pole, in order to bring well-being to all the realms. Meanwhile, Becky accompanies Asra to free Becky’s parents, held captive in the elfin kingdom of Helfratheim. To their horror, both groups discover that Brahja-Chi has begun kidnapping human children for a mass sacrifice to appease the goddess. In addition to their tasks, they must also stop the fiendish Brahja-Chi and her accomplice, Jardaine, from continuing this atrocity. Daniel Kirk’s trademark illustrations—including maps, character portraits, and other scenes—bring to life the riveting and engaging story. /DIV/DIV